June 2016

Winners chosen in snoozing cat photo competition

International Cat Care (ICC) has revealed the 12 winning images submitted to its 2016 "Cat Naps" photography competition.

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Vet puts out drug appeal to help patient

A vet has put out an SOS through Veterinary Times to find supplies of a drug to help an ailing patient.

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Blood test to simplify assessment of equine larval burdens

Scientists are developing a novel diagnostic blood test for the assessment of encysted small strongyle larval burdens in horses.

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Veterinary opinion wanted for PAW report

Veterinary professionals are being urged to have their say as one of the largest and most comprehensive insights into pet well-being gears up for its 2016 campaign.

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RCVS Day looks to the future

Vets and veterinary nurses are invited to attend this year’s RCVS Day, which will be the last official engagement for RCVS president Bradley Viner.

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RVC names first animal Blood Donor of the Year

Today (14 June) is World Blood Donor Day and to celebrate, the Royal Veterinary College has created a Blood Donor of the Year award.

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Retired vet sets off on two-year charity cycle

A retired vet is celebrating 50 years in the profession by pedalling more than 8,000km for charity, from Norfolk to Cape Town.

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London Vet Show’s clinical programme announced

Organisers of London Vet Show have announced a clinical conference programme covering six streams of CPD.

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Free mental health courses aim to reduce profession suffering

The BSAVA is to hold a series of training sessions in mental health awareness in an effort to help reduce the numbers of vets and vet nurses affected by clinical depression.

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Owners offered free pet first aid pointers

Clients are being offered the chance to take part in free pet first aid classes, in a practice initiative to be rolled out nationwide.

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Clients and canines walk en masse to mark surgery’s anniversary

Heath Veterinary Clinic in West Sussex hosted a mass dog walk to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Burgess Hill surgery.

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Spice gull takes tumble into curry

A seagull found itself sporting a bright new look after falling into a vat of chicken tikka masala.

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Vet clocks up 600 miles for canine charity

Vet Tom Hinchcliffe has gone a long way for charity – more than 600 miles across Eastern Europe, in fact.

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Vets to get a look-in on red eye at CPD event

Vets will learn how to diagnose and treat causes of red eye at a free ophthalmology CPD event in County Durham on 14 June.

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Vet foxed by dishwasher discovery

A vet got more than he bargained for when he discovered a baby fox in his dishwasher – and was stunned when news of his uninvited guest spread across the globe.

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Residents’ Day invites speakers on large animal neurology

Issues regarding large animal neurology will be tackled via a dedicated Residents’ Day at this year's annual symposium of the European Society of Veterinary Neurology (ESVN) in Edinburgh.

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Hundreds raise their hands for VET Festival

More than 1,000 delegates were treated to some world-class CPD and top live music at VET Festival 2016.

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RVC recognised for teacher development with excellence award

The Royal Veterinary College has become the first vet school to receive an award for excellence in faculty development from leaders in health care education.

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Equine charity raises £10k via 10k London run

A vet has raised awareness of donkeys, horses and mules in need in Nepal by running through the streets of London.

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Insurer’s study finds 900% rise in diabetes cases

Cases of diabetes in dogs and cats have risen by 900% since 2011, according to a five-year study of almost 9,000 animals.

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